NIGERIA: Communal clash leaves five dead
It was gathered that the two communities, Kpogor and a neighbouring township have been involved in hostilities for a while. At least five people have reportedly been killed in a...
NIGERIA: ‘Jimi Agbaje will never be Governor,’ monarch insists
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Jimi Agbaje will never be the governor of Lagos State. Oba Akiolu said further that there is...
NIGERIA: ‘I’ll kill corruption’ – Buhari reaffirms
The President–elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari has said tackling corruption is third on his agenda after insecurity and unemployment, stating he will kill it before it destroys Nigeria. He said...
NIGERIA: NNPC assures queues at filling stations will ‘thin out in days ahead’
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its downstream subsidiary, the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), has said they have 1.2 billion litres of petrol in stock. This is...
NIGERIA: Man who steals car parts with his Hummer Jeep caught
It was a case of everyday for a thief, but one for the owner of the property when a highly respected man living in an highbrow estate in Lagos, Harmony...
NIGERIA: ‘We won’t betray Nigerians,’ President-elect says
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has promised Nigerians that he will not betray or disappoint them. Buhari also thanked citizens of the country for voting for him despite the many odds they...
NIGERIA: PDP Chairman blasts Fayose over betrayal claims
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu has criticized Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose for accusing him of betraying the party. Fayose earlier alleged that Mu’azu...
NIGERIA: Kidnapping suspect says he funded his tertiary education with proceeds of crime
A suspected kidnapping kingpin, Kolawale Alani, has confessed that he saw himself through the Gateway Polytechnic, Ogun State, from the proceeds of the various crimes he perpetrated. The 26-year-old suspect,...
NIGERIA: ‘Don’t blame FG for owed salaries’ – Minister tells State Governors
The Federal Ministry of Finance has said non-payment of workers' salaries at the state level is not the Federal Government's responsibility. The Ministry said this in a statement signed by...
NIGERIA: ‘Military plans to wipe us out’ – Community says
A Plateau State community, Taroh of Kadarko in Wase Local Government Area, has accused the Special Task Force in Jos and the 3rd Amoured Division of the Nigerian Army of...